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Most vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, are equipped with shifter inter-lock mechanisms. This prevents the shifter from being moved unless the brake pedal is depressed. A number of things can prevent the shifter from moving. If the brake light...

10W40 synthetic is perfectly fine oil to use in your 150cc motorcycle engine. In fact the Motul 7100 10w40 oil is one of the better quality oils on the market in the motorsports market right now. The main difference between...

Hello. Heater failure and transmission issues are signaling that the cooling system is having a complete meltdown. Both of these systems depend on the cooling system to work correctly. Typically when the entire system is struggling there is a severe...

You should have the vehicle checked to see if the engine is not running hot enough or the coolant sensor is not reading the correct temperature causing an incorrect gauge reading from the engine actual temperature. If you have already...

The rumbling noise may be coming from the loose catalyst in the exhaust piping. It would need to be verified by a road test to listen to the noise. If the catalyst is breaking up in the exhaust then the...

Hi there. There are a few issues that can cause this: It sounds like you may have an issue with the clutch master cylinder again, or the slave cylinder may be binding. Both of these would have to...

If one of your brakes has made a squealing sound, it is likely that your wear indicators are hitting the brake rotor. Unfortunately, there is not much you can do to resolve this issue other than having the brakes replaced....

Hi Bryson. Thanks for contacting us tonight. On the fuel system of your Buick LeSabre, there is a component called the cold start injector or cold start valve. This helps to mix the air/fuel ratio to assist your vehicle start...

Hi there. Yes the engine is an interference design. This means that if the timing belt breaks the pistons will contact the valve train when not in time. If the belt has broken, I recommend testing the cylinder head and...

If you are experiencing slow acceleration when the engine is under load, there are a variety of causes that would be considered. Fuel injectors can become clogged over time as the tiny passages become clogged. When an injector is clogged...

If the problem started literally upon start up after installing new plugs I would first suspect a problem with the plugs, or something was damaged during the work or something is not properly connected. Of course, coincidences are possible, such...

If you have a need to have the ECM replaced then you will need to have one programmed for your vehicle and have the system integrated so all the modules talk to each other. This will require the computer to...

Hi There, Cold weather can be especially harsh on batteries as you may know. The battery light will usually come on for a few seconds upon start up as it does a system check, however it should turn off after...

The rough idle may be related to the low compression in cylinder #6. Low compression will continue to cause a misfire until it is corrected. This will cause detonation and timing problems which is what indirectly causes the misfire. I...

Check fuses for fuel pump, ignition,etc. If they're good, check for actual spark and fuel pressure at the engine. If you don't have both spark and fuel, it will not start. If you have no fuel pressure, then a failed...

You can quickly flash the high beam headlights to get the attention of another driver or a pedestrian. To do so, pull the turn signal lever (which protrudes from the left side of the steering column) towards you, and immediately...

Hello. The P0013 code very common in this engine. This is due to a bad variable camshaft solenoid on the exhaust cam. These fail all of the time. It allows the computer to adjust valve timing for better economy and...

That does not appear to be an OEM option on that vehicle and so if equipped with a supercharger, it would have to have been added. To answer your question, the application is not that common. You can determine if...

Hello. You did not supply a vehicle model or year so I would have to speculate that you have a bad transmission or axle problem. The grinding noise can be internal gears of the transmission or the axle not engaging...

Hello. I am not sure of your description of the sound, but I think you are describing a brake rotor runout causing the brake pads to gyrate and make a noise at low speeds and light braking it is most...

Hello. If the key is no longer turning in the ignition, even if the steering wheel is free, then it may be possible that the ignition switch or cylinder are faulty. If the key is not turning once inserted then...

Hi there. I am unaware of any maintenance services offered by Uber. However, Your Mechanic has several available technicians that can assist you with an oil change service at your home or office. Your concern is being forwarded to customer...

Hello, thanks for writing in. From my experience with eBay sensors, chances are that it is bad. This happens all of the time with these sensors. A bad crank position sensor can also cause this as well as a failing...

Hello! A grinding noise on your particular vehicle usually indicates an issue with one of the wheel bearings. Unfortunately, the wheel bearings on the 1999-2008 GM vehicles consistently wear internally and cause noise. Usually in about 30,000 mile intervals, those...